1992 Utility Trailer
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1992 Utility Trailer. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1992 Utility Trailer. Newest first.
A crack occurs outboard of the axle attachment which grows and results in separation of the end of that axle, including tires and wheels, from the trailer.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Axle separation while moving can increase the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the trailers at all 8 welds on the axle to air ride beam connections for visible cracks. If a crack IS detected, the trailers will be removed from service and the axles replaced.
Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
I have 2 bluestar tires that I was told are not part of the recall. The place I bought the tires from IS very adamant saying these tires are not part of the recall. I was driving down the road with a 2 wheel trailer which the tires are mounted on. I heard a loud pop sound and I stopped to find out…
I have 2 bluestar tires that I was told are not part of the recall. The place I bought the tires from IS very adamant saying these tires are not part of the recall. I was driving down the road with a 2 wheel trailer which the tires are mounted on. I heard a loud pop sound and I stopped to find out what happened. At first I could not find anything wrong. But then I noticed 2 bulges on the sidewall of one of the tires. I was pulling it with our tractor and only going about 10 mph. Sometimes I pull this trailer with our pickup, which could cause an accident, because of the faster travel speeds. The tire didn't completely blow out, it just popped very loud causing these sidewall blisters. I was told these tires are not part of the recall, but they definitely should be. These defective tires obviously take in a larger group of tires than the company wants to accountable for. Someone will get hurt. *tr
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
1992 utility box/ van trailer. Lug nuts on rear trailer axle sheered off and caused a wheel to off the trailer. *bf the driver noticed the trailer was leaning to the left and pulled over. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0309-90 updated 05/03/10 *bf
- Service brakes, air
Brakes on right side of front axle of trailer caught fire.(ohio traffic crash report).
- Trailer hitches
Cable broke resulting in trailer striking the first vehicle on the trailer.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes fell apart.
- Air bags · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Brake shoes separated causing trailer to lock up and damage brakes. Not air bag complaint (e.g., seat belt, trailer suspension air bag, etc). Added on 09-07-1999. *Ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10144439Utility re-issued the rear impact guard (bumber) requirements when requesting a replacement bumper and / or DOT decal.
- 10129960Utility released a bulletin outlining reefer and dry van rub rail parts required and installation instructions.
- 10117900This Bulletin was originally released on March 30, 2009. Utility re-released on August 18, 2017 to reflect the addition of the UTM Plant in Mexico.
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